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def plan on doing this tomorrow with tricare they have been awesome with me

thats for damn sure.......ms southern drama sits right here in carolina

***drama king you are***

ape like--------you are so funny

my scars are nearly (impossible to see) excluding my port incision. just faint pink little lines. its not that big of a deal to me. the more you heal, the marks will be less visible.

excellent post its all we can do, baby steps little steps lead to big changes i am so proud of you and def one of your supporters my friend

bama. so sorry to read of your (horrible issues) my heart hurts badly for you please seek guidance asap at any time you feel your need to. if your mind is at unease, you put extra stress on your body. and during healing, this could (just my opinon, not be helping) please keep us posted

I took a total of 8 days and was glad I did. If you are able to take extra days, I would. Just to rest/pamper yourself.

i understand that Protein is first. veggies 2nd and so on... i am beginning to understand the 1/2 to not eating over 3/4 to 1 cup food (4oz protein)..choose/make good choices with foods question: do we count calories and fat grams as well? my nutritionist gave me a (diet) of sorts but reading the many different posts on here, seems everyone has different (diets).

i bought a little blue pill crusher and mix the powder with water (or crystal light) or my protein shakes. in a small glass and swallow. just do what works. i have not mixed my pill powder in food.

for me , per my dr, oatmeal, grits (very runny). i also had a very diced up scrambled egg and a pureed tuna/chicken salad with ff or low fat mayo and my life saver, refried Beans (i melted ff thin shredded cheese) but go by what your dr said. i got my Protein from the shakes i drink. we are still healing, so go slow.

my dr tried to get me to do the bypass but didnt want to go that route. am glad us 2 are doing well congrats on the lap band baby

did you get your fills under fluroscopy? my dr will do my fills under those. will i need a referral to get one of those?

i am about to start my fills next month. i have tricare prime. how does tricare work/handle with fills? is it still the reg copay? if you get a fill under fluorsopy, do you need prior approval?

2 weeks post, i was still on liquids. 3 week post, i was able to add oatmeal/grits (very runny) i got my protein from my shakes. now 4 weeks post, i get my protein from tuna, chicken (shredded like its tuba fish) beans, (and my shakes

Below are some of the many benefits. Pros of LapBand Surgery The procedure is reversible and only requires the band to be removed for the stomach to return to normal size and function. The stomach does not need to be cut open or stapled shut. No issues with Vitamin or nutrient deficiency because the intestines are not altered. There are fewer mortality rates and fewer severe complications as compared to other more invasive weight loss surgeries. The hospital stay is short and the recovery time quicker than other surgeries. The band can be adjusted and filled without the need for further surgery. Weight loss band wearers see an improvement in overall health, including cholesterol, blood pressure, asthma, diabetes, and arthritis. Women of child bearing age can get this procedure and not worry about vitamin and mineral deficiency during pregnancy. You’ve read the great many pros of the pros and cons of lapband surgery. Now let’s look at the cons. Cons of LapBand Surgery The band can negatively impact a pregnancy, and women should consider deflation if morning sickness or other pains are present. Weight loss is slower than with more invasive surgeries, but measures out to about the same amount lost after five years. Patients commonly report regurgitation of swallowed food, either from a blocked area in the stomach or from eating too quickly. Food must be chewed thoroughly, slowly, and only a small amount can be eaten at each meal. The band can erode or slip, causing bleeding or puncturing of the stomach. Bleeding or infection can occur at or around the band site. Some patients fail to lose a noticeable amount of weight even after the surgery. Deciding Based on Pros and Cons of Lapband Surgery If a less invasive surgery is your ideal option, then inserting a weight loss band or lapband may be your best bet. As with any weight loss plan, strategy or aid, lapband surgery isn’t a cure-all, but more like an assistive measure which helps you lose weight. Remember to weigh the pros and cons of lapband surgery and other weight loss surgeries before making a decision.

when i was leader at TOPS, i had everyone bring in their home scale. i had each person weigh on the different scales to show how different and how fickle scales are. (weight was up and weight were down). scales are hard on someone trying to lose weight. like the posters said, get one scale and go by those numbers.

yes, mine was sore also. i am just over a month out now and it only now no longer pulls (down??) when i walk. again all normal. its gotta heal and the port has to grow scar tissue so it could become tender but shouldnt hurt. if its painful, 3=5 on pain, call dr. hang in there, it gets better

relax first. you are about to make yourself well, follow your dr orders first off. take your dr meds and stay ahead of the pain. get some gas x and heating pad, some pillows even. make sure you have popsicles Soup (drained)broths. but pain is different with everyone, some may have it worse than others. i had the runs pretty good (sorry to share that) so have activa or align to help with that. ITS normal so dont worry. same with shoulder pain. you may or may not get what i had. i also took hot showers and let it fall down my back. heaven on earth. here for you anytime. again, breath and relax. this is the new you

i asked my dr yesterday about nsaids as i have only used liquid tylenol since i bgan my preop in may. said no to motrin/advil as they settle on the stomo after banded and can be abrasive. (same with goodies and bc powders)...(those last two are here in the south check with your dr but id stick with tylenol (chewable or liquid)

tuna, chicken,(both mixed w/ff or low fay mayo and eggs (with or w/o yokes) beans (all types)..pieces of low fat cheese (hub got me sharp cheddar cheese, 2 oz with 7 grams protein (packed/sealed in 2oz pieces)........these are mine mainstay as i progress further into more foods

i get one small decaf coffee on my way to work at d and d the best coffee anywhere as far as i am concerned

look at what you lost girlfriend what a success story...........aug 3 will be here before you know it. continue on with what you are doing as you are doing wonderful.

i was also concerned about (pain/pulling) around my port site. it's healing and forming scare tissue around the port itself. i am just over a month out and the pulling feeling has finally stopped.